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Foster

An English form of Vaast, derived from the Latin Faustus, meaning fortunate or lucky.

Meaning and origin

Foster is the English form of the name Vaast (also known as Vedastus), a Dutch and Belgian saint from the 6th century.

How to pronounce Foster

English (US)FOS-ter /ˈfɔstər/

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